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"Jethro and Moses" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inTorah

Why did the Israelites need judges before there were laws?

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Sonoma State University sign
Posted inEducation

Sonoma State’s annual Holocaust and genocide lectures run through May 12 

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Brian Kaye and his bunkmates at Camp Tawonga in July 1969. Kaye is smiling in the second row, second from the right. (Courtesy Brian Kaye)
Posted inJewish Life

What do former campers share? Nostalgia, friendships — and the moon landing

by J. Staff February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Aprium tree blossoms in San Francisco
Posted inCommunity

This week’s events: Torah as ‘resistance.’ Tough conversations. More Tu Bishvat joy.

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight February 2, 2026February 2, 2026
From left, Robert Edwards, Canto Linda Semi, Josh Edwards and Rabbi Mark Melamut. (Courtesy Congregation Am Tikvah)
Posted inObituaries

S.F. Cantor Linda Semi remembered for exacting musical standards and zeal for life

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb January 30, 2026February 5, 2026
An ebullient Isa Kremer performs, date unknown. (Bain News Service)
Posted inFrom the Archives

This chanteuse brought Yiddish music to life a century ago

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky January 30, 2026January 30, 2026
Magnolia tree
Posted inTu Bishvat

UPDATED: A bushel of Bay Area events for Tu Bishvat, the new year of the trees

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight January 28, 2026January 28, 2026
This roasted cabbage recipe includes a nod to the Seven Species with date and olive salsa. (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

Celebrate Tu Bishvat with the trendiest veggie of 2026

Micah Siva by Micah Siva January 28, 2026February 19, 2026
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This week’s events: Celebrate trees. Get mystical. Collage with J.

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight January 27, 2026January 27, 2026
Latkes with housemade gravlax and salmon roe were served during the Berkeley Supper Club's Hanukkah party at Urban Adamah, Dec. 21, 2025. (Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Berkeley Supper Club brings Jewish flavor to the community table

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 23, 2026January 25, 2026

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